The Supreme Court has made a landmark decision, setting aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal that recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment, the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to pronounce Abure as the national chairman, as the issue of leadership is an internal affair of a party over which courts lack jurisdiction.
This decision is a significant development in the ongoing leadership tussle within the Labour Party. The Supreme Court’s ruling effectively nullifies the Court of Appeal’s judgment, which had recognized Abure as the national chairman. The court also allowed the appeal filed by Senator Nenadi Usman and another individual, dismissing the cross-appeal filed by the Abure faction of the LP.
It’s worth noting that the Supreme Court’s decision is final and binding, and it’s likely to have far-reaching implications for the Labour Party and its leadership.
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